Fried Dough Roses Recipe Carnival Roses
These Fried Dough Roses are a nostalgic, crispy, and sweet carnival treat that’s fun to make and perfect for family gatherings!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutter or Knife
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Slotted Spoon
- Cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup of milk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Roll the dough to about ¼ inch thickness using a rolling pin.
- Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into petal shapes. Create a series of overlapping petals that will be shaped into a rose.
- Take your cut dough pieces and overlap them slightly, rolling from one end to the other to form a rose shape. Pinch the base to secure it.
- In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). You want enough oil to submerge the roses.
- Carefully place the shaped roses into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried roses and drain them on a cooling rack. Once slightly cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Store leftover fried dough roses in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze shaped dough before frying to make ahead and fry directly from frozen, adding extra cooking time.
- For a healthier option, bake dough roses at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes instead of frying.
- Use gluten-free flour and almond milk for dietary substitutions.
- Monitor oil temperature carefully to avoid burnt or greasy dough roses.